Deal Day!

Well, here in my neck of the woods, the new ads are out for the week at Kroger and Gardner's.  I'm such a nerd.  I get excited to see what kind of sales there are going to be for the week.  I actually do my shopping on Monday, so I won't be able to take advantage of these sales until then, but I'm still excited!  Just a quick side note:  It will save you more money to plan your weekly menu around what is on sale that week.  This is easier for some than others.  I have a hard time because our family are really picky eaters.  But I try!  Speaking of menu, plan one!  Planning a menu for the week allows you to only buy the food you are going to need for specific meals.  It cuts down on impulse buys at the store.

Also, I forgot to mention that a great source for coupons is All You magazine.  You can only buy this magazine at Walmart.  It is filled with coupons!  It helps to look in the table of contents of the magazine where they have a list of the coupons in that issue.  If it has some you'll use, buy it!  It's worth it.  It is $2.49 at Walmart.  It's a fun magazine to read too with great articles on saving money and home organization.

ANYWAY...the deals of the week!  These are just a few that hopefully you can use.  Be sure to look at the ads yourself to find more specific deals for your family.

Kroger

• Half gallons of milk 3 for $5 ($1.67 each) - Always do the math!  Buying the half gallons is cheaper this week than the gallons.  A gallon is $3.88 while 2 half gallons will be $3.34!
• Boneless Pork Loin $1.97/lb.
• Strawberries $2/lb.
• Kroger cheese is B1G1 free (buy one get one)
• General Mills cereal (select varieties) $2.18-Get coupons for various varieties here.  This may or may not be a great deal depending on the size of the box of cereal and if there is a coupon for the kind you want to buy.  Check it out!
• Totino's Party Pizzas $1- Get a coupon for $1 off 5 here.  If you buy five, you only pay 80 cents each!
• Hamburger Helper 97 cents - If you have already been getting coupons in the paper, you should have a coupon from a couple of weeks ago for 75 cents off three boxes.  Use that coupon and get three boxes for 72 cents each.
• Charmin Bathroom Tissue 12 double rolls $5.99 - My friend Tara reminded me about digital coupons you can download at Kroger's website.  If you have a Kroger card, you can sign up on their website to download digital coupons directly onto your Kroger card.  Be aware, these coupons will not double.  You can download a digital coupon there now for $3 off 12 double rolls of Charmin.  You'll get 12 double rolls for $2.99!
• Bounty Paper Towels 8 rolls $5.99 - Download a $2 off coupon from Kroger for these paper towels and get them for $3.99.  50 cents a roll!  The bargain paper towels can't beat that!
• Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks (Fruit Roll-Ups, Gushers, etc.) $1.99 - Get a coupon for 50 cents off two boxes here.  Last time I went to Kroger, certain coupons I had printed they wouldn't double.  If the coupon just says "Manufacturer's Coupon" at the top, it will double.  If it says "Do Not Double or Triple", it won't double.  Seems obvious, but in the past it seems like they doubled them anyway.  So, this coupon may or may not double.  Just check the top of it when you print it out.
• Hostess Snack Cakes or Muffins $2.50 - These are normally $3.
• Hillshire Farm Deli Select Lunch Meat $3.33 - Go to the Hillshire Farm site, participate in their offer, and receive 2 $1 off coupons.  Final price is $2.33.

Gardner's

• Fresh Ground Beef (3 lb. package) $1.78/lb. - The last couple of weeks this has been $1.98/lb.
• Large Cantaloupes $1.79
• Yoplait Yogurt 50 cents - Get coupon here for 40 cents off 6

Walgreens

• Softsoap Refills 2 for $11- When you buy 2, you get $5 back in Register Rewards which is a coupon good on your next shopping trip or transaction at Walgreens.  Like paying 2 for $6.
• Softsoap Body Wash 2 for $7 - Buy 2 and get $5 in Register Rewards.  Like paying 2 for $2.

*Note about Register Rewards - This only benefits you if you will use the Register Rewards on a future purchase.  Otherwise, the coupon is just wasted.

Well, hope you can use the deals and save some money this week.  Happy Shopping!